Quick Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar and corn syrup, then microwave on High for 4 minutes.
2. 2
   Mix in peanuts and microwave on High for 3 to 5 minutes more.
3. 3
   Mix in butter and vanilla and microwave 1 minute more. Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda (it will be foamy). Carefully pour hot brittle onto cookie sheet (let a grownup do this).
4. 4
   Spread brittle and let cool.
5. 5
   Break into pieces.